A Delhi Court granted interim bail to an 18-year-old accused in an attempted murder case, allowing him to appear for his Class XII exam, stressing protection of his academic year and constitutional right to education.
The Kerala High Court upheld the 2024 amendments to the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act, ruling that recommendations shall be deemed accepted if not decided within 90 days, while dismissing the challenge by Ramesh Chennithala.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled human teeth are not a dangerous weapon under IPC Section 324, setting aside that conviction while upholding guilt under Sections 354, 341, and 323, partly allowing the accused’s appeal.
Former Supreme Court of India judge A.S. Oka said the judiciary has not fully met public expectations, warning that self-congratulatory narratives overlook the real struggles faced by common litigants within the legal system.
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) set aside a magistrate’s order denying a wife access to her husband’s income details, directing reconsideration, and affirming courts can compel disclosure of income and assets in domestic violence proceedings.
The Delhi High Court is hearing a plea challenging restriction of mediation training to Delhi High Court Bar Association members. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav sought responses from authorities regarding Samadhan training eligibility and listed the matter for April 16.
122 days into CJI Surya Kant’s tenure, no Supreme Court judge has been appointed despite one vacancy. The delay raises questions as past Collegiums usually made recommendations much earlier.
The Bombay High Court set aside denial of Golden Cryo Pvt. Ltd. Rs 23.67 crore GST refund, criticising officials for undue haste and procedural violations, holding such actions contrary to law and rule of law in refund adjudication process.
The Allahabad High Court held that overstating a husband’s income in maintenance proceedings does not automatically attract perjury. Justice Raj Beer Singh dismissed the plea, noting the issue remains pending before the family court.
The Patna High Court held tax assessment against a deceased person invalid, annulling the demand. It directed the Commercial Taxes Officer to initiate fresh proceedings against the legal heir in accordance with law, ensuring compliance with proper legal procedure.
